What Clients Say

"Great people! Ashford Management has great people and finds great people! I've known Jan Martinez, Ashford's President, for well over 10 years. I've been a client of Jans personally, and engaged Ashford on behalf of my companies. In both cases, Ashford's commitment to putting quality people together with the right position and companies has been outstanding. They take the time to know their respective clients. They make sure the "fit" works for all parties, so their success rate is high! I recommend them highly."

John Serino
EVP, Operations
Mervyn's Department Stores



"Ashford Management gets to know their clients inside and out. They match candidates to the needs of their clients. They follow up with their placements to ensure a great incoming transition and they are forthright if potential problems are brewing. They are available 24/7 in the search, and they do all the work."

Dan Caspersen
Executive Vice President, Human Resources
Toys R Us (formerly Human Resources Target Stores)



"What keeps me coming back? The Ashford people and their dedication to the search. To me, they are, quite literally, the best executive search people in the country. They deliver. Ashford cuts to the chase, finds out what I need and delivers - pronto. Trust, confidentiality and work ethic, is why I continue to use them."

John Disa
President and CEO
Wickes Furniture



"Ashford is a top flight search firm with the highest integrity. Sustainable, consistent practices that would propel anyone to want to be recruited by them or engage them in recruitment. When they recruited me, they had thoroughly done their homework to ensure that the fit made sense. It was not a cold-call-dial."

Harvey Kanter
EVP and Chief Merchant
Michaels Stores



"When Jan Martinez called me, in the mid-Nineties, to network within the industry, I was impressed with her ability to quickly establish strong rapport and credibility. From our first phone call, she took the initiative to build a relationship that we both value today. I have used Ashford for search at both Dick's Sporting Goods and Giant Eagle, Inc. The team has a strong retail industry network and they know where to find best-in-class talent. They have extensive retail knowledge, can quickly assess and build the right candidate profile to take to the marketplace. They take time to understand the company culture, identify the right fit and present only the "best." I am proud to have the Ashford team represent us to potential talent in our niche. Uniquely competent, outstanding, awesome business partners, Ashford is the best recruiting team I have worked with through out my career. Standards of excellence, demonstrated by expertise, partnership, and professionalism, position Ashford as the retail search firm of choice!

Lynn Lambrecht
Sr. Director Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development
Giant Eagle



"Three things keep us coming back to Ashford. One, the personal level of involvement through the entire process. Two, the speed with which they operate is exceptional. And, finally, their judgment always impresses me."

Scott King
Managing Director
Sun Capital Partners



"For almost 20 years, I have found the folks at Ashford Management to be open, honest, forth coming, direct and very effective at helping to build a strong management team."

Edward J. Sadler
EVP
Michaels Stores
(formerly Target Stores)



"I was CEO of KB Toys when Jan Martinez reached out to me. Ashford's greatest asset is that they get to know their clients and candidates and work hard for them, to forge the best match/partnership. With a personal touch that big firms can't offer, Ashford makes clients and candidates feel important. Jan and her entire staff give personal attention and do their best to satisfy clients' needs. They make you feel like you are their only customer."

Ron Staffieri
CEO, Harold's Stores



"The reason I continue to call on Ashford is because they have extensive retail connections that go beyond just pulling resumes."

Steve Stagner
President
Mattress Firm



"I have worked with Ashford Management for over 20 years. The staff is well connected and respected by employers throughout the country. Jan and her team are diligent in completing searches. Direct and honest feedback are hallmarks of the kind of communication you receive from Ashford Management. Most importantly, Ashford Management's standard of high ethical conduct is unmatched in the industry.

Matthew McManus
VP Human Resources
Aramark



Ashford takes assignments very personally, and make it their business to understand your business. They identify what a business needs from the position to be filled. Ashford considers the technical and managerial needs of the position, but also the more elusive question of "fit". Armed with a deep understanding of the position requirements, Ashford seeks to find the candidate who can meet all of those requirements. They aren't just looking for the "sale," but trying to place the candidate who can make a significant contribution to the enterprise. Ashford is not just a service provider; they are a business partner.

Mike MacDonald
CEO
Shopko
(formerly CEO, Carson Pirie Scott)